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Travel & Resources: BANGKOK
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Bangkok Pride 2023 (courtesy of Siam Pride)
Krung Thep is what the Thai call their capital, a much-shortened nickname for what is the longest city name in the world (ask a Thai to recite the whole thing for you). In typical Thai fashion, Bangkok’s epic poetic title has been simplified for everyday use to its practical essence: City of Angels.
Thai temple roof (photo: John Goss)
Most tourists experience Bangkok in similarly boiled-down little sweet or sour bits: disarming charm, dazzling smiles, exotic temples, bustling markets, choking traffic, 5-alarm peppers, pestering touts. But poke under the polished tourist veneer and Bangkok rewards the explorer with magic moments amidst its free-for-all collision of old and new, rich and poor, the sacred and the profane.
Bangkok Pride 2023 (photo: Amp Puttipong)
“Paradise” is a word that is often applied to describe the abundance of what Bangkok has to offer. It’s a genuine paradise for shoppers, from the bargains at Chatuchak, the world’s largest outdoor market, to the refined silks and jewels of this royal kingdom. It is also a paradise for foodies, from the singular specialties of its sidewalk hawkers, to the finest cuisine from around the world served up here at stupefying low prices. It is certainly a paradise of 5-star accommodation, service, and even world-class health care (get your nose, eyes or dental work done here and your holiday will pay for itself).
Bangkok Pride 2023 (courtesy of Siam Pride)
Many have also described Bangkok as a paradise for gay life. It certainly may seem that way to visitors for its sheer abundance, high visibility, and “anything goes” reputation. In fact, GLBT life here is just as complex and contradictory as anywhere else in the world. And while Bangkok’s queer scene seems amazingly diverse, it’s just the tiny tip of an iceberg: most of the Thai gay world is invisible and inaccessible to tourists.
Bangkok Pride 2023 (courtesy of Siam Pride)
The key to enjoying your time in Bangkok is to relax, take it easy, and keep your sense of humor. When you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by culture shock, go sit in a quiet temple courtyard. When you’re wound up by the entire sensory overload, pamper yourself with an afternoon in a spa or sauna. When your emotional dam threatens to burst, go light some incense at a phallic shrine. Take a deep breath. What’s that smell?
Bangkok flower garlands (photo: John Goss)
Don't go with touts who want to take you anywhere or taxi drivers that don’t turn on their meters, and use your common sense. Do look both ways when crossing the streets. No one will assault you here; just don’t tempt anybody to enjoy their “good luck” by leaving your valuables unattended. Relax and remain receptive for one of those unforgettable magic moments that Bangkok inevitably supplies when you least expect it.
The population of Bangkok is over 11 million people. That's half a million Utopians.
Navigating the local gay scene is easy with our interactive Utopia Map of Gay & Lesbian Bangkok:
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Bangkok Counselling Service UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
Sala Som Sathorn, 92 Soi Sathorn 9, Sathorn Tai Rd, Yannawa, Sathorn +66 2-286-1352, email
Providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples in Bangkok. Working with gay men and specialising in the areas of sexual health, relationships, sexuality, identity, sexual problems, and working with those affected in any way by HIV.
Utopia Member Benefit: 1ST SESSION FREE and 10% DISCOUNT on additional sessions.
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Unicorn Care UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
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Bangkok Gay Men's Chorus UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
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Bangkok Pride UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2023
Click Here for pictures and a report from The 8th Annual Bangkok Pride Parade.
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Bangkok Rainbow UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
Email
A support group that tries to bring comfort to LGBT, their parents and friends. They seek to produce educational materials with positive stories of gay lives and unbiased information. They welcome members who would like to volunteer their time.
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Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
5/F Panjaphat Bld, 1 Patpong Rd, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 02-632-6957, 02-632-6958, English language assistance: 081-341-4591, FAX 02-632-6956
Thailand's first officially registered gay association, a private non-profit organization working for a better quality of life for, and the sexual health issues of, Thailand's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
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Bangkok Tours for Gays UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
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Olay's Private Transport UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2022
+66 93-329-6698, email
Gay-owned premium private transport service to many of Thailand's exquisite destinations. Whether you seek an airport transfer or city/countryside transfer, Olay is ready to take you there in safety and comfort.
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Siam Pride UTOPIA VERIFIED APR 2024
11 Soi Borommaratchachonnani 73, Chim Phli, Taling Chan, Bangkok +66 (0) 88-010-1010, email
Gay-owned Siam Pride provides travel services and arranges customized trips especially for Thailand "trendy" tourist groups, including GLBT. We can arrange almost every service from a variety of tour packages, sightseeing, transportation, gay guide service and gay-friendly accommodations.
Utopia Member Benefit: 5% DISCOUNT.
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Thai LGBT Connect
UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
+66 92-590-5165
WhatsApp: +66 92 590 5165, +66 89 191 5169, LINE: thailgbtconnect, email
Gay-owned, quality travel services in Thailand, including tour packages, transportation, accommodations, professional tour guides, as well as custom-designed tours and activities tailored to your interests and preferences. They will ensure that you have inclusive and memorable travel experiences in magical Thailand. Utopia Member Benefit:
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Exclusive Gym (E&G) UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2019
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Lumpini Park UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
Utopia Map
Especially from dusk until closing and also the first two hours before sunrise when the park opens for early exercise. Lots of business men out for a jog and then a stroll through the darker areas of the park perimeter.
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Amarin Plaza
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Big C UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2017
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Discovery Center
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Pratunam Center UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2017
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Silom Complex
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Thaniya Plaza
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Tesco Lotus
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown
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Bonjour French Restaurant (fine dining) UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2023
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Khingklao (Northern Thai cuisine) UTOPIA VERIFIED APR 2018
61/1 Sukhumvit 22, Utopia Map 02-259-5623
This Lanna style restaurant is a cool oasis in the bustling city -- filled with charming Thai crafts, handsome staff, and an award-winning menu with such hard-to-find specialties as tom yum huablee (banana flower soup), nor oo-a (stuffed bamboo shoot), and khao soy (soft and crispy noodles in a coconut cream broth).
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Vega (mixed)
Sukhumvit 39, Utopia Map 02-258-8273, 02-662-6471
A place owned by a group of dees and toms. It's a kind of casual, trendy pub and restaurant. There are usually several tables of lesbians in groups. At night they have live bands and late at night people just get up and dance. Upstairs they have a karaoke room, also.
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OTHER AREAS
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Kaloang Home Kitchen (seafood and Thai cuisine) UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2023
Take Sri Ayuttaya Rd all the way to the river, Utopia Map
Foodie alert! Inexpensive and homey, with attentive service by matronly ladyboys. Popular with gays. Don't miss some of the best examples of Thai specialties served here including yam huablee (banana flower salad), kai pahd medmamuang (fried chicken with dried peppers and cashew nuts), yam tuaploo (crunchy wing bean salad), yam pladookfoo (crispy catfish with sour green mango), and fresh shrimps and fish prepared in a variety of tasty ways. Metro Magazine High Fives Award for their seafood.
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Sala Rim Naam (Royal Thai cuisine) UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2024
Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Ave Utopia Map Reservations: +66 2-659-9000
Take the hotel shuttle boat from their private pier inside the Oriemtal (you must be well-dressed to enter the hotel). Superb river-side experience at the world's top hotel. The lunch buffet is cheaper than the evening dinner show and you'll be able to sit by the windows for a gorgeous view of the river.
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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown
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C&B Gentlemen's Barber UTOPIA VERIFIED JUL 2023
37/3 Plaza Bld, Room 215, Patpong Soi 2, Surawong Rd,
Bangrak, Utopia Map +662 004-7337, email
Bangkok's premier gay salon, conveniently beside Hot Male Bar, and opposite Dream Boys Bar, just minutes walk from the Saladaeng Sky Train Station. Charming, well-trained staff specialize in treatments ranging from cut and color to foot and facial masseurs who are ready to help you recuperate from jet lag, or get you looking your best for your night on the town. They even have henna tattooing!
Utopia Member Benefit: 10% discount on regularly priced services.
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Diabshop UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
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Eros
3/F Thaniya Plaza, Soi Thaniya, Silom, Utopia Map 02-231-2015
Erotic crafts of Thailand including carvings, paintings and ceramics. Quite a lot of same-sex depictions sprinkled amidst the imaginative and often humorous couplings of humans and creatures.
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Excelsior
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The Legend
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Savile Row UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2018
118 Suriwongse Rd (inside Rose Hotel), Suriwong, Utopia Map 02-235-4427, email
Gay-friendly tailor shop. They have been catering for the international gay community for 20+ years. Reasonable prices on a wide range of quality fabric to choose from. Have your custom tailoring done in 24 hours. Their specialty is fitting large to extra large men. To copy your favorite size or style, just bring it with you. Ask for Aron, the director.
Utopia Member Benefit: 15% DISCOUNT.
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Phnom Pehn's gay men-only boutique hotel, spa, pool and restaurant...
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QUNCI VILLAS, a gay-friendly, gay-managed tropical resort on the heavenly island of Lombak, just next to Bali...
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At Bangkok Pride 2023 (photo: Amp Puttipong)
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At Bangkok Pride 2023 (photo: Siam Pride)
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At Bangkok Pride 2023 (photo: Siam Pride)
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At Bangkok Pride 2023 (photo: Siam Pride)
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At Tokyo Rainbow Pride
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Dynamic duo at Cambodia Pride
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Special photo exhibition by Mark Leighton!
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